Month: August 2023
Word Jumble Challenge: Unscramble the Nutrition and Fitness Word
Today’s Word: iucmretr
Yesterday’s Word: Crossfit
The Answer to Today’s Word will appear in tomorrow’s Word Jumble Challenge
Poem of the Day ~ An Adieu
An Adieu
Florence Earle Coates
Sorrow, quit me for a while!
Wintry days are over;
Hope again, with April smile,
Violets sows and clover.
Pleasure follows in her path,
Love itself flies after,
And the brook a music hath
Sweet as childhood’s laughter.
Not a bird upon the bough
Can repress its rapture,
Not a bud that blossoms now
But doth beauty capture.
Sorrow, thou art Winter’s mate,
Spring cannot regret thee;
Yet, ah, yet—my friend of late—
I shall not forget thee!
Feel Good Tip ~ Master Your Fears
Learning to Swim Upstream
Fears visit everyone. Some people give into their fears and their fears dominate their lives. They allow their fears to become their master. When fears become our master, happiness cannot penetrate the barriers erected by them. One way to become the master of our fears is take action against them. Salmon swim upstream to spawn. In the same way, what an irrational fears tells us what to do, we do the opposite. We swim upstream against the fear’s rushing waters. We soon learn the rushing waters become a trickle. We mastered the fear. The barriers preventing happiness disappear. Life is once again good.
Healthy Lifestyle Tip ~ 5 Weight Lifting Myths
I asked the AI program ChatGPT to list 5 myths associated with weight lifting.
Here are five common myths associated with weight lifting:
- Myth: Weight Lifting Makes Women Bulky: Many women avoid weight lifting because they fear it will make them bulky or overly muscular. In reality, building significant muscle mass requires a specific training regimen, diet, and often even supplements. Weight lifting can help women achieve a toned and defined physique without necessarily causing excessive muscle growth.
- Myth: Weight Lifting is Dangerous: While any form of exercise carries some risk, weight lifting is not inherently dangerous when done with proper form and technique. Learning proper lifting techniques, starting with appropriate weights, and gradually increasing intensity can greatly reduce the risk of injury.
- Myth: Cardio is Better for Fat Loss than Weight Lifting: Cardiovascular exercise is important for overall health and can contribute to fat loss, but weight lifting also plays a significant role. Muscle tissue burns more calories at rest than fat tissue, so building lean muscle through weight lifting can boost your metabolism and aid in fat loss.
- Myth: No Pain, No Gain: Pushing through extreme pain during weight lifting is not a necessary or healthy approach. While some discomfort is normal during challenging workouts, experiencing severe pain could indicate improper technique or injury. It’s important to listen to your body and prioritize proper form and safety.
- Myth: Older Adults Should Avoid Weight Lifting: Weight lifting can provide numerous benefits for older adults, including improved bone density, muscle mass, and overall functional fitness. When done with proper supervision and tailored to individual capabilities, weight lifting can be a safe and effective exercise for people of all ages.
Poem for Today ~ The Flower at My Window
The Flower at My Window
Lucina B. Watkins
O! my heart now feels so cheerful as I go with footsteps light
In the daily toil of my dear home;
And I’ll tell to you the secret that now makes my life so bright—
There’s a flower at my window in full bloom.
It is radiant in the sunshine, and so cheerful after rain;
And it wafts upon the air its sweet perfume.
It is very, very lovely! May its beauties never wane—
This dear flower at my window in full bloom.
Nature has so clothed it in such glorious array,
And it does so cheer our home, and hearts illume;
Its dear mem’ry I will cherish though the flower fade away—
This dear flower at my window in full bloom.
Oft I gaze upon this flower with its blossoms pure and white.
And I think as I behold its gay costume,
While through life we all are passing may our lives be always bright
Like this flower at my window in full bloom.
Thinking Out Loud ~ Reflecting is a Worthwhile Experience
Learn From Your Experiences
James Allen in his book, “As a Man Thinketh, says, “[I}f he will watch, control, and alter his thoughts, tracing their effects upon himself, upon others, and upon his life and circumstances, linking cause and effect by patient practice and investigation, and utilizing his every experience, even to the most trivial, everyday occurrence, as a means of obtaining that knowledge of himself, which is Understanding, Wisdom, Power. ” P. 13
As a Man Thinketh is available online at gutenberg.org under the Harvard Classics.
NOTE: Many religious traditions tell us that an end of the day reflection on our day’s experiences is a good way to examine our conscience and reflect on our spiritual journey. When we reflect on our day’s experiences we can see what we did that was successful and what we did that we could do much better. In this way, we can learn from our experiences. The experiences of the day are not wasted. Each experience, whether good or bad, has a set of lessons to teach us if we are willing to harvest them. Practice reflecting on your day’s experiences for a week, and I think you’ll notice a wonderful difference.
Daily Inspirational Quotes ~ C’Mon, Smile
“Don’t brood. Get on with living and loving. You don’t have forever.”
Healthy Lifestyle Tip ~ Cardio versus Weight Training – Losing Fat versus Losing Weight
Which is Better for Weight Loss and Fat Loss: Cardio or Weight Training?
Weight training is better for fat loss and building lean muscle. However, cardio will help with weight loss, improving cardiovascular health and helping to uncover the muscle you’ve sculpted. If you’re looking to tone up while also sculpting muscle, doing a variety of each, each week is the best way to achieve your body composition and aesthetic goals. It’s a marriage of sorts. The main thing is that you move in a way that helps you smash your goals without sacrificing enjoyment in the pursuit of those goals. Basically, keep your body moving in a balanced and varied way, while also maintaining a healthy and nutrient-dense diet that prioritises vegetables, lean protein sources and complex carbohydrates that keep your energy up.
